How do we form the Present Simple?
When do we use the Present Simple?
1.) We use it to talk about general truths and facts.
Water freezes at 0 degrees.
Thomas likes pizza.
2.) We use it for habits, repeated actions, and permanent situations.
We always visit my grandparents on Sundays.
I eat lunch at noon.
3.) We use it to talk about fixed schedules.
The train leaves at 6:00 PM.
Classes start next week. (Notice that we can even use it to refer to the future, if it a fixed time.)
How to make contractions with the verb ‘to be’:
